New Delhi: September 27, 2026, will forever be etched in the annals of cricket history as a landmark day for the 50-over format. For the very first time in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, an unprecedented six centuries were scored in a single day across three different matches, shattering the previous world record of five tons.
This historic batting masterclass unfolded across venues in India, South Africa, and England, turning Sunday into a global boundary feast. The six batters who cemented their names into the record books were India’s Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, West Indies’ Justin Greaves, South Africa’s Temba Bavuma and David Miller, and England’s Tom Banton.
The run-fest began at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, where West Indies opener Justin Greaves struck a fluent 101 against India. In response, the Indian batters made a mockery of the 296-run chase. Captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant knock of 110 off 108 balls. However, it was Virat Kohli who stole the spotlight, smashing an unbeaten 139 off just 88 deliveries. During this explosive innings—which included a personal best of nine sixes—Kohli brought up his 55th ODI century and became the fastest player to cross the monumental 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket.
Meanwhile, in Johannesburg, the annual Pink Day ODI between South Africa and Australia witnessed massive fireworks. South African skipper Temba Bavuma crafted a solid 103, setting the foundation for the hosts. Adding to the spectacle, explosive left-hander David Miller hammered a career-best 142 off 93 balls. Miller’s emotional eighth ODI century, played in a special jersey honouring his mother, powered the Proteas to a formidable 365, securing a vital series victory.
Over in London, England concluded the historic day in style against Sri Lanka at The Oval. Opener Tom Banton showcased remarkable aggression, bringing up his maiden ODI century with an audacious reverse-swept six. Banton went on to score a magnificent 126 off 105 balls, propelling England to a commanding 355 and setting up a massive 223-run victory.
With over 1,800 runs scored in less than 24 hours, the cricketing world witnessed an evolution in modern batting. As records tumbled across continents, the remarkable “Six-Ton Sunday” proved that the magic and thrill of ODI cricket are well and truly alive.